Words with the letter A

The letter A is one of the most versatile and frequently used tiles in Scrabble, valued at just 1 point but essential for forming a wide range of words. Because it appears often in English words, having a strong grasp of words containing A can open many scoring opportunities. Short words like an, as, at, and ax are particularly useful for quick plays and fitting into tight spaces on the board. Strategically placing the letter A on double or triple word score tiles can multiply your points, even though A itself has a low point value.

In addition to being common, the letter A serves as a crucial vowel that helps connect consonants and form longer words. Adding A to existing words can create new variations and increase your chances of scoring multiple words in one turn. For example, turning cat into cats or ran into rain can generate extra points and open up new possibilities on the board. Mastering the use of A in your gameplay is key to building a flexible and effective Scrabble strategy.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
clinician	18	18
clinicians	19	19
clinquant	25	25
clinquants	26	26
clintonia	15	15
clintonias	16	16
cliometrician	24	24
cliometricians	25	25
clipboard	20	20
clipboards	21	21
clippable	23	23
clitella	14	14
clitoral	13	13
clivia	14	14
clivias	15	15
cloaca	13	13
cloacae	14	14
cloacal	15	15
cloacas	14	14
cloak	13	13
cloaked	16	16
cloaking	19	19
cloakroom	20	20
cloakrooms	21	21
cloaks	14	14